Have you ever stumbled upon a character in a game that felt like she was crafted just for you? That's what happened to Sandeep & Omar at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia, where they encountered Neeha, an Indian auntie with a flair for fiber arts in the board game Arch Ravels. This episode takes you through the vibrant alleys of a board game convention, where cultural diversity isn't just present—it's weaved into the very fabric of play.  Join us in echoing the excitement and novelty of finding our roots reflected in the cardboard and dice of tabletop gaming. The symphony of creativity doesn't end there, as Aalok Mehta strikes a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions for "DesiQuest". Imagine the resonant power of the Natya Shastra's rasas mingling with the vibrant energy of chakras to craft a soundtrack that not only sets the scene but tells its own emotional tale. And if you're curious about the fusion of superhero antics and South Indian classical music, wait until you hear the backstory of Laddoo Auntie's theme, an anthem for South Asian representation that's as layered as it is empowering. Finally, we shift our focus to the competitive arena of thumb wrestling with James Brent Isaacs and delve into the art of narrative crafting characters in RPGs with Gabe Hicks and Elise Rezendes. The insights and anecdotes shared by these guests are as gripping as a thumb lock, and as richly textured as the characters they help create. And as we wrap up, we don't shy away from the heavier topics, discussing how DesiQuest opens up dialogues about masculinity and culture among Indian tech workers. This patchwork of stories, full of humor, heart, and a good dose of thumb warfare, is just a play button away. Arch Ravels: https://xyzgamelabs.com/archravels/ Aalok Metha: https://www.instagram.com/aaloksmehta/?hl=en James Brent Isaacs: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesbrentisaacs Mythic Grove Productions, The Session Zero System: https://www.mythicgroveproductions.com/ Elise Rezendes: https://www.instagram.com/eliserezendes/ Gabe Hicks: https://www.gabejamesgames.com/ Dispel Dice - https://dispeldice.com/ Geek Therapeutics: https://geektherapeutics.com/ Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville  Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Sean Meagher Music by Harshal Sisodia, Jasvir Singh & Maulik Zaveri #funny #podcast #comedy #desi #abcd #indian #desiquest  Support the showSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154